I tried AirPods Max 2, and they're an upgrade worth waiting five years for — it’s the smarter, more immersive listening experience that stands out

Apple AirPods Max 2 first look.

It’s been a long five years of waiting, but Apple has finally unveiled the AirPods Max 2. In a similar surprise drop to the original AirPods Max, there was no event for the second version — just a press release announcing the AirPods Max 2, with shipping beginning in "early April".

Ahead of their launch, I’ve spent a few days putting AirPods Max 2 through their paces — while the images above and below might have you thinking I'm wearing the AirPods Max (or the USB-C refresh), these are, indeed, the new model.